He claimed he was acting in self-defense. He originally was charged with first-degree murder but the jury determined he did not act with premeditation and found him guilty instead of second-degree murder with the use of a deadly weapon. … [Read more...] about Life in prison for killer of Reno man at Tahoe hotel-casino
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Chinese man caught stealing $4,500 on Sihanoukville-HCMC flight
HCMC police have arrested a Chinese national for stealing $4,500 in cash from a fellow passenger on an Angkor Air flight last week. Citing aviation authorities, the Giao Thong Newspaper under the Ministry of Transport reported Friday that aircraft crew espied 42-year-old Cheng Xin Sheng rummaging through the bag of another passenger on a flight from Sihanoukville to Ho Chi Minh City last Saturday. … [Read more...] about Chinese man caught stealing $4,500 on Sihanoukville-HCMC flight
Southwest flight attendant disses passenger in Trump T-shirt
The company later shared a statement with a more nuanced apology to USA Today, stating that "the post in question does not reflect the inclusive environment we strive to provide for our customers and employees." … [Read more...] about Southwest flight attendant disses passenger in Trump T-shirt
What Are My Rights in a Winter Storm Flight Cancellation?
Hotels, Rental Cars, and Cruises If you prepay for a nonrefundable hotel room or rental car—through an online travel site like Expedia or Booking.com, for example—each supplier decides whether to allow you to change dates without forfeiting your prepayment. If you call the online agency, customer service agents may try to negotiate something for you, but with no promises. If a delayed flight causes you to miss a cruise departure, your options depend primarily on how you booked your flights. If you have booked through the cruise line’s program, the line will try to get you to the ship’s first port at no extra expense to you. But if you’ve arranged your air independently, you can’t look for any no-cost help from your cruise line. … [Read more...] about What Are My Rights in a Winter Storm Flight Cancellation?
Is it safe to travel to Hong Kong? Latest advice on flights
That bill has been shelved for now - but the protests have now mushroomed into a broader backlash against the government amid fears of the growing control of China's Communist party. … [Read more...] about Is it safe to travel to Hong Kong? Latest advice on flights